NZ3956 : Milepost, Sunderland
taken 8 months ago, near to Sunderland, England
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Milepost, Sunderland
Old milepost on Stockton Road in Sunderland. This side should have a "1" on it I think - as on old maps, it shows as one mile from Sunderland. The other side shows 26 miles from Stockton - see NZ3956 : Milepost, Sunderland.
SD/SN post, erected by the Bishopswearmouth & Norton turnpike trust in the 19th century.
Inscription reads:-
: SD / 1 : : SN / 26 :
Milestone Society National ID: DU_SDSN01
SD/SN post, erected by the Bishopswearmouth & Norton turnpike trust in the 19th century.
Inscription reads:-
: SD / 1 : : SN / 26 :
Milestone Society National ID: DU_SDSN01
Milestones / Mileposts
A milestone is one of a series of numbered markers placed along a road, canal, railway or sometimes paths at intervals of one mile or occasionally, parts of a mile. They are typically located at the side of the route. They are alternatively known as mileposts or mile posts (abbreviated MP on maps). Mileage is the distance along the route from a fixed starting point.
Milestones are constructed to provide reference points along the route. This can be used to reassure travellers that the correct route is being followed, and to indicate either distance travelled or the remaining distance to a destination.
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- Grid Square
- NZ3956, 140 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Rossographer (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Friday, 9 February, 2024 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Sunday, 11 February, 2024
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
NZ 3948 5645 [10m precision]
WGS84: 54:54.0733N 1:23.1526W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: NZ 3948 5645
- View Direction
- North-northwest (about 337 degrees)
